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Linksys router to console port
StormStrikes
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I just had a funny if not crazy thought and figured I would post up a question.
Is it possible to connect a store bought Linksys router to a Cisco router or switch console port. The thought occurred to me to take a spare wireless Linksys router I have here and see if I could hook it up to give me a wireless connection to the console port(s) of my Cisco gear.
Yeah, I know its probably horribly insecure, probably not even a good idea but I like to experiment with things so I thought I would post up and see if anyone had any input.
Is it possible to connect a store bought Linksys router to a Cisco router or switch console port. The thought occurred to me to take a spare wireless Linksys router I have here and see if I could hook it up to give me a wireless connection to the console port(s) of my Cisco gear.
Yeah, I know its probably horribly insecure, probably not even a good idea but I like to experiment with things so I thought I would post up and see if anyone had any input.
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Optionstiersten Member Posts: 4,505Short answer is no.
Longer answer is no. Not without modifying the router significantly. If you really want to do this then it'd be better to buy a serial console box like one of the Lantronix SCS range or a Cisco 2511 etc... -
OptionsStormStrikes Member Posts: 31 ■■□□□□□□□□Well I suppose it was a nice thought while it lasted.
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Optionseansdad Member Posts: 775 ■■■■□□□□□□Dell netbook carts (Ergatron Mobile Computing Station) come with a Linksys wireless router and a 24 port Cisco switch. I haven't bothered to look at the actual connection since the cart comes assembled but I know it isn't on any of the 24 ports.
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Optionstiersten Member Posts: 4,505Dell netbook carts (Ergatron Mobile Computing Station) come with a Linksys wireless router and a 24 port Cisco switch. I haven't bothered to look at the actual connection since the cart comes assembled but I know it isn't on any of the 24 ports.
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Optionseansdad Member Posts: 775 ■■■■□□□□□□What about a null modem to ethernet cable? But like I said I haven't looked under the hood of the cart only configure the router/ap.
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Optionstiersten Member Posts: 4,505What about a null modem to ethernet cable?